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LG53 ZKX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,932 mi
Last recorded72,932 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre soft

Battery corroded and not tight

Eml light on

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,936 miles

Engine management light on

Front and rear number plates deteriated

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2016 68,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine management light on

Front and rear number plates deteriated

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount worn

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,473 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriating

Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mount deteriating

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,376 miles

Centre exhaust mounts deteriated

Part of the centre rear stop light does not work

Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,989 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,903 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,661 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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LG53 ZKX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG53 ZKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG53 ZKX registered?

LG53 ZKX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is LG53 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 ZKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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